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Texas Legal Direct is a project of the Austin Community Law Center, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It was created to expand access to legal services across Texas through remote, accessible, and client-centered representation—especially for communities least served.
Our Team
Our Team
Texas Legal Direct is comprised of experienced, trusted attorneys, paralegals, and communications professionals.
BRIAN MCGIVERINExecutive Director
CLAUDIA DIAZParalegal
AMANDA MARZULLOSenior Staff Attorney
CHRISTI STEVENSParalegal
SARAH DIAFISenior Staff Attorney
KARINA VALENZUELAParalegal
PAT DURICYStaff Attorney
Our Services
Our Services
The core of Texas Legal Direct’s mission is to make legal services radically more affordable. We charge sliding-scale fees based on our clients' income, below what most other attorneys charge.
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Wills and Estate Planning
Wills and Estate Planning
Wills, medical and durable powers-of-attorney, special needs trusts, transfer on death deeds
Consumers and Debt Defense
Consumers and Debt Defense
We fight lawsuits, challenge improper fees and credit reporting, and bring counterclaims for illegal collection practices. We also file for bankruptcy.
Small Business Organization
Small Business Organization
Starting and structuring a business. Entity formation (LLC, corporation, nonprofit), ownership agreements, and basic contracts.
Immigration
Immigration
Family-based and humanitarian immigration. Green cards through family, VAWA petitions, U visas, asylum, and related protections.
Wills and Estate Planning
Wills and Estate Planning
Wills, medical and durable powers-of-attorney, special needs trusts, transfer on death deeds
Other Legal Consultation
Other Legal Consultation
You may have been sued or need to sue someone for a reason not listed above
Radically affordable legal services
Radically affordable legal services
The core of Texas Legal Direct’s mission is to make legal services radically more affordable. We charge sliding-scale fees based on our clients' income, below what most other attorneys charge.
Are you an employer?
Are you an employer?
We offer a subscription service to employers as a benefit for their employees, to help resolve common legal challenges.
Legal challenges impact employees' well-being in the workplace, because it is hard to focus when things like your housing or children are in jeopardy.
By joining the Legal Wellness Network, you will help insulate employees against common problems related to:
Loss of a loved one;
Child custody matters;
Landlord disputes.
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